While Washington pulls back, New York is stepping up.�We’re proud to share this powerful piece from The Trace highlighting NY’s new permanent Office of Gun Violence Prevention—an effort NYAGV helped lead alongside community partners and lawmakers. This is a game-changer.�Permanent infrastructure means life-saving programs won’t be left to shifting politics. New York now joins 14 other states treating gun violence as the public health crisis it is—and we’re just getting started. 📖 Read the full story — link in comments.�#NYAGV #GunViolencePrevention #StatesLead #PublicHealthCrisis #EndGunViolence #TheTrace (fb)

Pause. Reflect. Reconnect.
This Mind-Body-Heart check-in, inspired by Dr. Christina “V” Villarreal, reminds us: healing isn’t separate from justice—it’s part of it. 🧠 What’s on your mind?
💪 What’s your body holding?
❤️ What’s your heart carrying? At NYAGV, we know the trauma of gun violence runs deep—and so does our commitment to community healing. Mental health care isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity in this work. Take 30 seconds today to check in with yourself. You deserve that space. #MindBodyHeart #CommunityHealing #GunViolencePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #youth #HealingJustice #ChristinaVillarreal #nyagv (fb)